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Summer in the city: Edinburgh Festivals

Summer in the city: Edinburgh Festivals

Ahh, August. A month of drawn out evenings, after-work sea swims, jolly barbecues with friends and, if you’re in our area, jaunts a little further north to the city of Edinburgh to spend time soaking-up the buzz of the four festivals which will be taking place in the city over the next few weeks!

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“Hunkering down in the Scottish Borders”

“Hunkering down in the Scottish Borders”

Late last year we were delighted to host blogger and copywriter Hattie West, accompanied by her husband and cute puppy, for a stay at one of our romantic boltholes, The Studio. Read about Hattie's autumnal weekend stay which was filled with "soul-lifting views" and "many a precious pillow hour"!

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A marvellous May half term

A marvellous May half term

Doesn't it feel like spring has finally sprung with Britain bursting into bloom and freckle-covered faces aplenty! The fast-approaching May half term offers the opportunity for families to escape together for some pre-summer adventures.

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The best of coast and country this Easter

The best of coast and country this Easter

For those yet to book an Easter escape, a splendid staycation might be just the ticket this year. Read on to be inspired by the rugged charm of the National Park, vast stretches of protected coastline, rolling verdant countryside, meandering rivers, kitchens just perfect for Easter Sunday roasts and gardens seemingly designed for intricate egg hunts.

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Five family properties for February half term

Five family properties for February half term

Our first blog of the year introduced Còsagach – the Gaelic for snug, sheltered and cosy, and 2018’s hygge. This half term, swap Scandi-cool for Scottish ‘heimat’ (a place you can call home) and escape with the family on a Crabtree & Crabtree getaway.

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Guest blog: Have a great day out at the Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival in Melrose

Guest blog: Have a great day out at the Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival in Melrose

Stars of stage, screen and literature will be in the Scottish Borders from the 15 to 18 June at the Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival in Melrose...

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